It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

This is perhaps the oddest adaptation of Romeo and Juliet to date. The names "R" (Nicholas Hoult) and Julie (Teresa Palmer) should clue you in. The film starts out with first person narration from "R", a zombie. He let's us know he can not connect with people, the theme of the film that zombies are simply people who have lost their connection to other people. If they can regain that connection, they can be cured or at any rate, not smell as bad.In this tale "R" consumes the brains of Julie's boyfriend and gains his memory. This starts a platonic relationship where they protect each other from each other's world. "R" is a horder who lives in a plane. Julie's dad (John Malkovich) is the leader of zombie killers. The introduction of young kids with pseudo patriotic themes is a satire of the "Red Dawn" movies.There are some questions that arise. 1) How do the skeletons, i.e. "bonies" stay together without falling apart? 2) How does a record player operate after 8 years into a zombie apocalypse with no electricity? 3) How does a person see their own face in their own memory?This is a fun film, that drags at times. Will be a welcomed addition to my zombie film collection when it comes out. Almost a prequel to "Fido."PARENTAL GUIDE: No sex or nudity. Zombie Rob Corddry whispers the F-bomb near the end of the film.

This is a bias review because I bought the DVD and have subsequently watched it over a dozen times in the years that I have owned it. There is no chance that anyone with a pulse couldn't like this movie, it is exceptionally well acted, has an exceptional soundtrack, marvelous sets, brilliant story and above everything else John Malkovich is in it! The concept is truly original, probably the only movie of its kind to have a real conclusion that is as plausible as the initial cause, which by the way is only briefly mentioned but is totally superfluous as the movie carries the plot without it! I personally believe that this movie should be up there in the 'classic zombie dramedy' list for anyone that enjoys light hearted humor along with a great and extremely well acted stories. And then there is the soundtrack, oh my, whoever selected the music for the specific scenes deserves an award for their choices. John Malkovich is never anything but a brilliant, talented and adaptable master of his craft and this fits in with the history associated with everything he has ever done. As convincing as possible with the hints of his personality thrown in as usual. By the way, even his small roles such as that in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy only he could have pulled off in the style that he did. Overall, a brilliant movie with great music, however, not for the faint hearted as some of the scenes deny the younger viewers an opportunity to watch this.

In a post-apocalyptic world, where most of the population was turned into zombies and some into walking skeletons, R is a pretty unusual member of the undead. He collects stuff, he spends "quality" time in an airplane, and, most importantly, he thinks. In his situation, he saves a girl who got surrounded while scouting for medicine and tries, in his own way, to communicate with her. Although scared as hell in the beginning, she starts to enjoy R's company, creating some sort of human zombie connection. From this moment, R slowly turns more and more alive, but as his evolution becomes more pronounced, he becomes a target of the "Bonies", so he must do something fast before he will be eaten (almost) alive.It's a pretty atmospheric horror movie, featuring an unusual zombie who is determined to change and receives some unexpected help from a living being, which he saves. It sends emotion and tension, and although it starts very slowly, almost boringly slowly, it gains pace and becomes interesting. While it is mostly predictable, but not in a bad way, and some events are rather questionable, it manages to be a very good watch, with a happy ending which put a smile to my previously sad face.

To keep it short:I love this movie. The reference to our zombie-like society makes this comedy deeper than you'd like to think at first. The soundtrack is great. The plot is simple, but it's touching. It makes me think about whether or not we can change, as human beings. I have lived a zombie-like life myself, and I don't think I am the only one. Losing contact with my body, my feelings. So to me, this movie is about Waking Up, and it serves a much greater purpose. So goddamn good it's a funny and somewhat ironic movie as well. The main characters do a good job. The only downside I can think of is that the movie seems too "filtered" sometimes. It would be good to see everyone looking more real. But it doesn't kill the overall impression. Check it out.